Happy Frocktober, frockstars!

You can tell it’s Spring – gorgeous cheap veges and fruit are appearing in the market, daylight saving and (periodically) betterweather are here, and everyone’s out on the street a bit more – and not just for the World Cup shenanigans!

You can tell it’s Frocktoberand the start of the Frocking season because there’s a surge in stylish women accessorising with a bike, and also because the Frocks Mothership crew are donkey-deep in the fervour of organising that marks every Frocktober!

We’ve an amazing calendar of good times coming up for your enjoyment.

The BIGGEST THING isWheel Stylish. It’s totally unique – a full runway show of the hottest New Zealand fashion, on wheels!

Mark your diaries: Wheel Stylish, Thursday 17th November – it’s the place to see and be seen!

Join our sisters to the north for a ride along the Hutt River Trail and a visit to Scott Eady’s 100 Bikes Project: Part 1 – an amazing interactive exhibition featuring 100 restored bikes – and you can even plant some sunflowers when you get to The Dowse!

Get Out There festivalday – see the Council’s website for the fun, free activities. The Mayor will be welcoming a donation of 100 bikes from Beijing to the city of Wellington for Wellingtonians to use!

Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th Frocktober

Frocktober Evening Rides!

Celebrate the long and lovely evenings – and show off our style in motion. Rendez-vous with us at 6.30pm by the main Hole in the Wharf (by Te Papa) for a leisurely evening spin along the waterfront – wherever we feel like going on the day, with refreshment stops at the bar, cafe and or ice-cream parlour that takes our fancy.

6th November

An idyllic Frock-nic!

It’s so simple it’s genius: combine tasty food, great company, Wellington’s lovely outdoors and the convenience of two wheels, and the result: a great picnicking time!

Whip up something tasty to bring, pop your sunglasses on and join the cruise to a delightful spot, and enjoy good times and a great shared lunch. More info to come!

12th November

Street Skills workshop – Intermediate riders

It’s a great time to sharpen your bike-handling and defensive riding skills so you can keep your poise in Welly’s exciting roads. Join the small class (max. 6) enjoying three hours of tailored training from our expert road skills trainers for only $30!

It’s the event of the season: a full runway fashion show, all on bikes, of Wellington’s and New Zealand’s finest designers. Wheel Stylish will be a fabulous evening with featuring the best in sustainable food and wine for your enjoyment.

Mark your diaries! This will be an exclusive event with limited numbers.